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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Liam defeat on the sparring mats?

2. How many guards are on Violet’s mother’s office?

3. Which of the following does Xaden trade for Liam?

4. What dragon does Amber ride?

5. Which of the following is south of Navarre?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do dragons generally prohibit feathertails from bonding?

2. Why does Imogen begin strength training Violet?

3. Why do flight leathers bear minimal insignia?

4. What does Neema request from General Sorrengail?

5. Why will Dain be allowed to retain command of his squad after Threshing?

6. Why does Amber not bear a rebellion relic, despite her ancestry?

7. How does Liam know Xaden?

8. Why, ultimately, is Violet upset at Jack’s death?

9. What is expressed as the common protocol for a Navarre facility coming under attack?

10. Why are the Archives starved of air?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character concept of the Mary Sue—an idealized female character, nearly always the protagonist, possessing many skills and few if any significant character flaws—originates in fan fiction, but it can be found in no few mainstream works (as can the male counterpart Marty Stu or Gary Stu). To what extent does Violet fall under the rubric of a Mary Sue? What in the text shows as much, and how does it do so?

Essay Topic 2

What justice system seems to be at work in the novel? How equitable is it? Explain, based on the text and experience.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the significance of the name of any one character in the text.

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